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Traffic AdvisoryOhio Department of Transportation Office of Communications District Two

For immediate release: August 5, 2008

CENTRAL AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT UPDATE

Bowling Green: ODOT District 2 announces the following updates to the Central Avenue bridge replacement project in Lucas County.

5. Interstate 475: Bridge ReplacementLucas County (340-08): Replacement of three bridges at Central Avenue, Douglas Road and Auburn Avenue for the widening of I-475/I-75. Intermittent shoulder closures are possible on I-75 in both directions at the Central Avenue bridge. Additionally, intermittent overnight lane restrictions are possible from 10pm until 6am on I-75 at the Central Avenue bridge. Beginning Monday, August 11, the Central Avenue bridge over I-75 will be closed to traffic and pedestrians until October 2009. Central Avenue detour: Upton Avenue; Monroe Street; Detroit Avenue.

Beginning, Monday, August 11, four interchange ramps from Willys Parkway and North Cove Boulevard to I-75 and I-475 will close until October 2009: